Boone, NC vs St. Louis Park, MN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Boone
71.1
#1016 nationally
St. Louis Park
76.1
#387 nationally
St. Louis Park leads in median household income ($94,263 vs $28,242). Boone leads in crime level (2.5 vs 4.9). Boone leads in average commute (13.8 min vs 20.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boone, NC | St. Louis Park, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1016) | 76.1 (#387) |
| Population | 19,811 | 49,697 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $491,253 | $389,235 |
| Median Household Income | $28,242 | $94,263 |
| Average Commute | 13.8 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+6.0 | D+42.6 |
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71.1 Score
Boone, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$491,253
Population
19,811
Crime
Low
Walk Score
49
Southeast
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76.1 Score
St. Louis Park, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$389,235
Population
49,697
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
50
Midwest
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